GB - 10
Tools Required
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Adjustable wrench
•
Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from
the shipping container. Engage transmission
bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT
MANUALLY on page 14). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 20 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position
(figure 3):
NOTE: The unit is shipped with the seat
positioned as far back as possible.
1. Tip seat forward and adjust the seat as
needed (see ADJUSTING STEERING
LEVERS on page 21).
2. Remove eccentric spacers and rotate
steering levers to the operating position.
reinstall spacers. Do not tighten.
3. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
Check Engine Oil Level
1. Refer to Engine Manual.
Level Mower Deck
See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH
OF MOWER DECK on page 18.
Fill Fuel Tanks
See FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 13.
Adjust Seat
See FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 13.
Check Safety Interlock System
See Safety Interlock System on page 11.
Check function of all controls
.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 27.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning properly.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive
separation of tire and rim parts is
possible when they are serviced
incorrectly:
•
Do not attempt to mount a
tire without the proper
equipment and experience to
perform the job.
•
Do not inflate the tires above
the recommended pressure.
•
Do not weld or heat a wheel
and tire assembly. Heat can
cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in an
explosion. Welding can
structurally weaken or deform
the wheel.
•
Do not stand in front or over
the tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on chuck
and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand
to one side.
Figure 3
2
4
3
1
1. Seat
2. Steering Lever
3. Eccentric
4. Handlebar
Brackets
3
